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Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,525

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $11,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,707

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $8,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISCivic
Trim250350FEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $20,855
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $19,203
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,000
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,834
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Options (change) 3,036 3,036 3,036 2,000
Options (change) 2,539 2,539 2,539 1,834
Destination 765 765 765 670
Total Price $34,656 $40,106 $59,801 $23,525
Total Invoice $30,455 $35,252 $52,584 $21,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,213
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISCivic
Trim250350FEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$34,656$40,106$59,801$23,525
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,835-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,771$36,271$53,366$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0
Total Invoice$30,455$35,252$52,584$21,707
Adjustments for Features-2,535-3,371-5,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,920$31,881$46,926$21,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$19,006$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISCivic
Trim250350FEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,055$7,655$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$3,835$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,535-3,371-5,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelISCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in176.7 in
Width70.9 in69.0 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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